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They were pillars of the modernist aesthetic (and sound) that’s been experiencing a renaissance lately—from the show Mad Men to that credenza your favorite Tumblr just posted a few minutes ago—Brubeck for creating a new offbeat-but-on-beat sound and Niemeyer for bending concrete into curvaceous monuments. And we’d like to take a moment to salute these visionaries who helped shape styles that still influence our lives to this day. Farewell, gentlemen—it’s been a good-looking run.

Seriously, that thing you’ve had hanging on your wall for years is in need of an upgrade. So we took the liberty of scouring the market for the finest specimens of wall-mounted clocks that should help you pass the time more handsomely.

(Oh, and a friendly PSA: 2am on Sunday, November 4, marks the end of daylight saving time—which means you’ll have to set your clocks back to 1am. Use your extra hour wisely.)

Raw silk ties are having a genuine moment, but the options are still thin on the ground. J.Press’s offerings are too wide for our tastes and Drakes’ are handsome but pricey. But we may have found one that’s just right, courtesy of Canada’s Neighbour label. It’s got the right numbers—2 ¾ inches across, and around $90 a pop—and the Miami Vice color scheme doesn’t hurt. Let the trend roll on…